PUNTA GORDA, Fla.—Jaha Cummings traveled and lived around the world, but he came home to his roots to make a difference in a community that served him well growing up.
“Jaha means Glory of God in Swahili,” Cummings explained when asked during an interview with The Epoch Times about the origins of his name.
Cummings’ roots are well-grounded in the history of the small southwest Florida city that seems to grow exponentially year after year as more and more people are attracted to the state and decide to call it home.
“One of my ancestors was one of the first people to come to this area in 1885 and was one of 15 surveyors responsible for bringing the railroad to the area, which completely changed the look and history of what would become Punta Gorda,” he explained….